CVE-2018-12979: Medium severity wago pfc firmware vulnerability

Published Jul 12, 2018
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Updated

An issue was discovered on WAGO e!DISPLAY 762-3000 through 762-3003 devices with firmware before FW 02. Weak permissions allow an authenticated user to overwrite critical files by abusing the unrestricted file upload in the WBM.

Affected Software

8 affected components
WAGO 762-3000 Firmware<02
WAGO 762-3000
WAGO 762-3001 Firmware<02
WAGO 762-3001
WAGO 762-3002 Firmware<02
WAGO 762-3002
WAGO 762-3003 Firmware<02
WAGO 762-3003

Event History

Jul 12, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-12979?

CVE-2018-12979 has been assessed with a significant severity due to weak permissions allowing file overwrites.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-12979?

To mitigate CVE-2018-12979, upgrade the firmware of WAGO e!DISPLAY devices to version FW 02 or later.

3

What type of devices are affected by CVE-2018-12979?

CVE-2018-12979 affects the WAGO e!DISPLAY 762-3000 through 762-3003 devices with firmware prior to version FW 02.

4

What vulnerability does CVE-2018-12979 exploit?

CVE-2018-12979 exploits weak file permissions that allow authenticated users to upload files unrestrictedly.

5

Can CVE-2018-12979 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-12979 can potentially be exploited by authenticated users with access to the affected WAGO e!DISPLAY devices.

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